Near Lindbrook, Alberta Canada
2015-Apr-18
OSC 30x5min, total 2hr 30min
AFX, MaximDL, CPT
E11, 0.7xFR, EQ8, A80Mf, LSX2
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also listed as Messier 51, is found in the constellation Canes Venatici.
The Whirlpool Galaxy is a large spiral galaxy that is merging with another galaxy. The smaller companion galaxy is NGC 5195.
